‘A Night at the Opera’ opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Dec 6 1935)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'A Night at the Opera' trailer

(Friday, December 6, 1935, doors scheduled to open at 10:15 a.m. EST) — A Night at the Opera, a comedy film about three zanies who turn an operatic performance into chaos in their efforts to promote their protege’s romance with the leading lady, opened today at the Capitol Theatre, 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Continue reading ‘A Night at the Opera’ opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Dec 6 1935) →

Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery ratified 160 years ago today (Dec 6 1865)

1860s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: '13th Amendment - Decades TV Network'

(Wednesday, December 6, 1865) — The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime), was ratified today as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Continue reading Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery ratified 160 years ago today (Dec 6 1865) →

Martha and the Vandellas perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Martha & The Vandellas "Dancing In The Street" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, December 5, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Martha and the Vandellas performed “Dancing In The Street” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Martha and the Vandellas perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965) →

Five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappear over Bermuda Triangle 80 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1945)

1940s


Video: 'Flight 19 The Bermuda Triangle Mystery'

(Wednesday, December 5, 1945, just after 7:04 p.m. EST) — Five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers mysteriously disappeared tonight after taking off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a training mission (designated as Flight 19) with the loss of all 14 crew members. Continue reading Five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappear over Bermuda Triangle 80 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1945) →

The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Sunday, December 5, 1965, 5:40 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles’ performed two live concerts in Liverpool tonight at the city’s Empire Theatre as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK. Continue reading The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965) →

AFL and CIO labor unions merge 70 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1955)

1950s


Video: 'Labor Merger. AFL and CIO Join Forces 1955 Newsreel'

(Monday, December 5, 1955, 10:00 a.m. EST) — The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged today in New York to form the AFL-CIO under its first president, George Meany.

‘Sense and Sensibility’ premieres in Beverly Hills 30 years ago this hour (Dec 4 1995)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Sense and Sensibility' trailer

(Monday, December 4, 1995, 7:30 p.m. PST) — Sense and Sensibility, a British–American period drama film version of Jane Austen’s classic tale of two sisters with different romantic notions, premiered tonight at Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Continue reading ‘Sense and Sensibility’ premieres in Beverly Hills 30 years ago this hour (Dec 4 1995) →

Senate approves U.S. participation in United Nations 80 years ago tonight (Dec 4 1945)

1940s


Video: 'December 4th, 1945: Senate Approves U.S. Participation in the United Nations'

(Tuesday, December 4, 1945, evening EST) — The Senate passed by a 65-to-7 vote this evening the legislation to give the United States full, active participation in the United Nations Organization in accordance with the San Francisco Charter that it ratified, 89 to 2, last July. Continue reading Senate approves U.S. participation in United Nations 80 years ago tonight (Dec 4 1945) →

Gemini 7 crew sent into orbit for two-week flight, space rendezvous 60 years ago this hour (Dec 4 1965)

1960s, space exploration


Video: 'This Day in Space History | Launch of Gemini VII | December 4, 1965'

(Saturday, December 4, 1965, 19:30:03 UTC) — Gemini 7 streaked into orbit this afternoon as Astronauts Frank Borman and James A. Lovell Jr. began what is planned as the nation’s longest manned space flight to date. Continue reading Gemini 7 crew sent into orbit for two-week flight, space rendezvous 60 years ago this hour (Dec 4 1965) →

‘Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)’ by The Byrds peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 4 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 4, 1965) — “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” by The Byrds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 4/11/18, 1965). Continue reading ‘Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)’ by The Byrds peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 4 1965) →